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British people have no idea what's in their spice cupboards according to new research by Red Tractor Lamb. The study of 2,000 people found that although the average kitchen in the UK has 10 jars of spices or herbs in the cupboard, only half are used regularly.

Some 54 per cent of respondents also admitted to having items in their cupboard that have only been used once and never touched again.

15 per cent of people say they never experiment with spices, which is far too lowNick White

Spokesperson for Red Tractor Lamb, Nick White, said: "Brits cook at home around six times a week, and the results of this survey showed that very few are getting the most out of their kitchens.

"From ingredients to equipment, there’s a huge difference in what people have and what they actually use on a day-to-day basis."

Additionally, the research found that many of us can't accurately name our spices and often confuse some for other things, such as flowers or even fish.

56 per cent us would like a better understanding of the spices in our cupbaords

White added: "There is plenty of education to be done in the kitchen as the survey results showed that 56 per cent of the population would like a better understanding of spice in their cooking, and just under half would use them more if they knew what to do with them.

"15 per cent of people say they never experiment with spices, which is far too low – we want people to dig into their cupboards, find an unused spice and try to create something special."

So how well do you know your spices and store-cupboard staples? Take our quiz to find out...